Women and Wildlife Trafficking

Agu, Helen U.; Gore, Meredith L.

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“…Nonetheless, our findings are a reminder that although the internet facilitates illegal trades, these actions still involve human actors with their own perspectives and desires, some of which may be mediated by forms of social difference such as gender, race, or class. The gendered dimensions of IWT in cacti and succulents provide evidence that more work is needed to theorize the role of gender in IWT generally, but specifically in relation to consumer profiles and perspectives of illicit actors (Agu & Gore, 2022; Dang Vu et al., 2018; Massé et al., 2021).…”

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Prevalence and perspectives of illegal trade in cacti and succulent plants in the collector community

Margulies

Moorman

Goettsch

et al. 2023

Conservation Biology

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Prevalence and perspectives of illegal trade in cacti and succulent plants in the collector community

Margulies

Moorman

Goettsch

et al. 2023

Conservation Biology

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“…Despite all the efforts to end this practice, it is challenging due to the multiple roles involved within the trade network, from people who capture wildlife to smugglers, intermediaries and final buyers (Carpio‐Domínguez et al., 2021). Furthermore, other actors involved along the supply chain usually pass unnoticed, like facilitators during the capture (Agu & Gore, 2022) and purchase and/or consumption phases (Davis, 2022; Davis et al., 2020). Thus, it is difficult to generate effective interventions even though these activities are sanctioned by local laws (Carpio‐Domínguez et al., 2018).…”

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Motivations behind wild animal consumption in social media in Mexico: A case study

Gutiérrez‐Ibarra,

Jiménez Lara,

Amador‐Cruz

et al. 2024

People and Nature

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Wildlife trade is a worldwide threat to biodiversity. It is a complex problem, and to deal with it, one must analyse its constituting factors, some of which are specific to certain geographic areas. Although Mexican laws have prohibited selling wild products, Mexico is still both a source and consumer of exotic wildlife; however, there is limited data on why people participate in this type of trade. This paper aims to understand people's motivations for participating in the wildlife trade. 192 surveys on a population segment unrelated to it and 30 in‐depth interviews were performed to determine the patterns of wildlife trade in Mexico. Finally, we performed two in‐person interviews with collectors of large‐scale animals. The outcomes demonstrated that Facebook was the social media showing more wildlife content. Most participants were aware of the diverse impacts of the animal trade, as well as, that offering, buying and having certain animals was a crime but were assuaged due to common knowledge that authorities do not investigate social media. Finally, based on the findings from the in‐person interviews, it was observed that the individuals engaged in heavy trafficking believed that their actions were altruistic in nature. We concluded that the primary motivations for wildlife trade in Mexico were economic status and prestige within their social groups. In that order, our study is a pioneering attempt to determine motivations in Mexico, which could be a basis for future regional studies. Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.

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Critical research gaps in understanding Southeast Asian women’s wildlife trade and use practices

Davis

2022

Front. Conserv. Sci.

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The hunting and consumption of wildlife is a global practice with practices that are socially nested, mediated, and shared across social categories, including gender. Research into wildlife trade increasingly recognizes the importance of understanding and investigating social drivers and processes of hunting and consumption. However, studies of social norms, motivations, and actions specific to women are still lacking within wildlife trade literature, particularly within Southeast Asia. Women are central to how a society operates and to societal practices, and they are fundamental actors in initiating change in these practices. In Southeast Asia, women are especially powerful actors within resident matrilineal and bilateral societies. This article will reflect on wildlife trafficking through the roles and activities of women. While women’s narratives are lacking across all current wildlife trade research, I will highlight in this article critical research gaps, gender-specific issues in methodology, and important research opportunities.

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Women and Wildlife Trafficking

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Prevalence and perspectives of illegal trade in cacti and succulent plants in the collector community

Prevalence and perspectives of illegal trade in cacti and succulent plants in the collector community

Motivations behind wild animal consumption in social media in Mexico: A case study

Critical research gaps in understanding Southeast Asian women’s wildlife trade and use practices

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